Alyssa Healy went unsold in the WPL 2026 mega auction held in New Delhi on November 27, 2025. She was the first player to be presented at the auction, but none of the five franchises placed a bid. She was also not included in the list of players shortlisted for the accelerated round.
Healy had played 17 matches in the WPL for UP Warriorz across three seasons, scoring 428 runs with three half-centuries. Despite scoring 3054 runs in 162 T20Is for Australia, she did not find a buyer for the 2026 season. Other major names like Alana King and former England captain Heather Knight also went unsold.
The biggest signing of the auction was India all-rounder Deepti Sharma, bought by UP Warriorz for ₹3.20 crore. Mumbai Indians signed New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr for ₹3 crore, while UP Warriorz also secured Shikha Pandey for ₹2.40 crore. Gujarat Giants picked New Zealand all-rounder Sophie Devine for ₹2 crore.
WPL coaches share reasons for not picking Alyssa Healy at WPL 2026 Auction
Alyssa Healy went unsold at the WPL 2026 auction because multiple coaches felt she did not fit their team plans, even though they all acknowledged her stature and quality.
RCB assistant coach Anya Shrubsole said Healy did not suit their top-order combination. RCB already has a settled top five, and Georgia Voll gives them batting plus offspin. With Richa Ghosh as their wicketkeeper-batter, Shrubsole said, adding Healy “didn’t make sense” for their balance.
UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar called the situation “unfortunate.” He said the limit of four overseas players makes selections tight, and most teams were prioritizing all-rounders. According to him, this reduced the demand for specialist batters, even those as experienced as Healy.
Delhi Capitals coach Jonathan Batty said Healy was on their list, but they ultimately chose squad flexibility. DC preferred keeping options open instead of adding another specialist opener-keeper.
Healy entered the auction at a base price of INR 50 lakh. She had been released by UPW after previously being signed for INR 70 lakh. She missed the last season with a foot injury but has scored 428 runs in 17 WPL matches with a strike rate of 130.48.
Fans express shock as Alyssa Healy goes unsold in the WPL 2026 auction
Fans reacted strongly online after Alyssa Healy went unsold in the WPL 2026 mega auction. It was called the biggest surprise of the season by many, who wondered how a current captain of Australia could not draw even one bid.
Some believed that teams were hesitant because of her recurrent injuries and inconsistent recent performance. They noted that although she had some impressive ODI World Cup performances, her WBBL performance was patchy. A few users said teams preferred all-rounders this season, making specialist batters less valuable under the four-overseas-player limit.
Others noted that every team already had a set opening combination. Gujarat had Mooney, RCB had Mandhana, Delhi had Shafali, Mumbai had Hayley Matthews, and UP Warriorz spent big on young Indian options. Many fans felt Healy’s base price of 50 lakh may have worked against her when teams were chasing younger or cheaper openers like Voll, Wolvaardt, Lanning, and Litchfield.
Some commenters said the auction order also played a role. Healy was the first name called, and teams were still protecting their purse at that stage. They believed she may have been picked later if she had re-entered in the accelerated round.
FAQs
Q. Is Alyssa Jean Healy unsold in the WPL 2026 auction?
A. Yes. Alyssa Jean Healy went unsold in the opening round of the WPL 2026 Marquee list.
Q. Why is Alyssa Jean Healy unsold in the WPL auction?
A. Coaches said she went unsold because teams can only field four overseas players, so choices are limited. Many teams preferred all-rounders, and some felt she did not fit their team combination.
Q. Is Alyssa Jean Healy Indian?
A. No. Alyssa Jean Healy is Australian. She is the captain of the Australian women’s national team and also plays for New South Wales, the Sydney Sixers, and the UP Warriorz in the WPL.
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